Question:
Is there anyone else suffering problems 5yrs after op?

Although initially op was a great success. Since losing 7 stone in the first year weight loss has stopped. I am unable to eat properly as with most things I vomit and suffer great pain. It wouldn't be so bad if I was still losing weight but as I would still like and need to lose another 5 stone I am very disappointed and very angry that I have gone through all this for nothing. Can anyone advise or help me?    — Karen W. (posted on March 4, 2000)

March 4, 2000
What surgery type did you have? There are alot of such stories about with people who had VBG? Just wondering.
   — [Anonymous]

March 4, 2000
I assume you have been followed up by your physician. Are you drinking enought water (very important)! Are you getting required protein, eating low fat? Are you exercising regularly? Are you chewing your food properly? If after reasessing these things, and you feel you are doing everything right, and still having these problems, then I would suggest seeing your physician. Jeanie
   — Jeanie W.

March 4, 2000
What is a "stone"?
   — Marni

March 22, 2000
No I did not receive any post-op follow up and on consulting doctor about the various problems I have been treated for ulcers and for acid reflux. I am desperate but because this op is relatively rare over here it is very difficult to get referred. I had stapling which I have discovered from this website is not very successful. Someone please tell me what to do now. I can't eat properly, I'm not losing weight, and I am so tired.
   — Karen W.

March 22, 2000
Karen... you didnt indicate what type of surgery you had. Please email my surgeon in Spain and see if he can help you. He has performed several types of WLS. His name is Dr. Aniceto Baltasar. His email address is [email protected]
   — Kris S.